International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2015 1 ISSN 2250-3153 Institutional Assessment of Instruction at Capiz State University Lucille Lavalle Marquez Capiz State University, Poblacion Mambusao Campus, Mambusao, Capiz Abstract- This study was conducted in order to make an sustainable development ( World Data on Education,6th assessment of the instructions at the different campuses of Capiz Edition, 2006). State University (CapSU), Capiz, Philippines. Specifically, it The most reputable programs are described in terms of their aimed to determine the background characteristics of respondents vision, purposes, and goals, and the degree to which they are in terms of CapSU campus and classification and to assess the internally and externally coherent (Jackson and Kelley, 2002 as Instruction at CapSU in terms of (a) Curriculum and Program cited by Davis et.al., 2005). A well-defined and coherent Studies; (b) Instructional Process, Methodologies and Learning program is one that links goals, learning activities, and candidate Opportunities; and (c) Classroom Management and overall. assessments around a set of shared values, beliefs, and Respondents of the study included the five-hundred nineteen knowledge about effective administrative practice (Knapp et al., respondents from the ten CapSU campuses. They included the 2003 as cited by Davis et.al., 2005). ). Highly coherent programs administrators, faculty members, students, alumni and offer a logical, often sequential array of coursework, learning community members where the campuses were situated. Data activities, and program structures that links theory and practice gathering instrument used was a questionnaire and analysis of and are framed around the principles of adult learning theory. data employed the use of both descriptive and inferential The learning activities provide a scaffold on which new self- statistical tools with the help of the SPSS Program for Windows directed knowledge is constructed, foster deep self-reflection, version 15.0. Level of significance was set at 0.05. link past experiences with newly acquired knowledge, are Overall instructions at Capiz State University was problem- rather than subject-centered, and offer multiple venues excellent. Instructions in terms of curriculum and program for applying new knowledge in practical settings (Granott, 2008; studies, instructional process, methodologies and learning Lave, 2001 as cited by Davis et.al., 2005). In addition, the opportunities and classroom management were all excellent. knowledge base upon which the program is grounded, as well as The different campuses of Capiz State University have instructional strategies, are closely aligned with professional excellent instruction in such a way that curriculum reflects standards (Davis et.al. 2005). national and regional goals and institutional vision and mission In a university such as Capiz State University, instruction is and that teaching strategies stimulate the development of the one its major functions. With this, this study might be timely to students' critical and analytical thinking and independent learning determine the background characteristics of respondents in terms while strict adherence to attendance policies are enforced. of CapSU campus and classification and to assess the instruction at CapSU in terms of (a) Curriculum and Program Studies; (b) Index Terms- institutional assessment, instruction, Capiz State Instructional Process, Methodologies and Learning University Opportunities; and (c) Classroom Management. I. INTRODUCTION II. RESEARCH ELABORATIONS he purpose of institutional assessment is to set out a process This study was conducted in all 10 campuses of Capiz T for the assessment of overall institutional effectiveness in State University during the first semester of Academic Year 2010 key areas including teaching, research, student support services, – 2011 to all campus administrators of the 10 CapSU campuses, aspects of institutional mission, and particular institutional goals. faculty members, students, alumni and community members A more specific purpose of the assessment of institutional were the campuses were situated. Data gathering instrument was effectiveness is to foster the integration of strategic planning and a questionnaire divided into two parts. The first part gathered assessment at the institutional and unit levels. The plan outlines data about the campus and the classification of the respondent. efforts at the institutional level and provides guidelines for The second part assessed the instruction at Capiz State operational units of the institution to develop assessment plans as University. Part A assessed Curriculum and Program Studies. part of their respective strategic plans. Part B assessed Instructional Processes, Methodologies and The higher education system in the Philippines is a key Learning Opportunities. Part C assessed Classroom player in the educational and integral formation of Management. The questionnaire was answerable by a five point professionally competent, service-oriented, principled and Likert Scale depending on the degree with which the respondents productive citizens. It has a tri-fold function of teaching, agreed or disagreed with the statements. The questionnaires research and extension services. Through these, it becomes a were distributed to the identified respondents who were given prime mover to the nation’s socio-economic growth and ample time to answer it completely. The questionnaires were www.ijsrp.org International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2015 2 ISSN 2250-3153 then retrieved, scored, tabulated and processed for analysis. Data and statistical tools used were frequency counts and percentage. was encoded on the SPSS Program for Windows, version 15.0 III. RESULTS OR FINDINGS Table 1. Distribution of respondents according to CapSU campus Campus f % Tapaz 32 6.17 Mambusao Poblacion 43 8.29 Mambusao Burias 52 10.02 Roxas City 99 19.08 Dayao 47 9.06 Sigma 51 9.83 Pontevedra 85 16.38 Dumarao 37 7.13 Sapian 34 6.55 Pilar 39 7.51 Total 519 100.00 This study included 519 respondents. The most number of respondents (19.08%) come from CapSU Roxas City Campus while the lowest number of respondents are from Tapaz Campus (6.17%) . Table 2. Distribution of respondents according to classification Classification f % Administrator 10 1.93 Faculty 136 26.20 Student 179 34.49 Alumni 100 19.27 Community Member 94 18.11 Total 519 100.00 When grouped according to classification, more than one third (34.49%) were students while more than one fourth (26.20%) were faculty members of the different campuses of Capiz State University. Moreover, the alumni made up almost one fifth (19.27%) of the sample while community members of municipalities where the campuses were located made up 18.11% of the sample. Furthermore, all the administrators of the 10 campuses were respondents of the study, making up 1.93% of the sample. Table 3. Assessment of instruction in terms of curriculum and program studies Items Mean Interpretation 1. The curriculum/program of study meets the requirements and standards of CHED, PRC, TESDA, Professional Organizations or Societies and other related agencies. 4.42 Excellent 2. The curriculum reflects national and regional goals and institutional vision and mission. 4.46 Excellent 3. The curriculum provinces for the development of the following professional competencies: a) Acquisition of knowledge of theories based on the field of specialization. 4.31 Excellent b) Learning the conceptual application of the theories to real problems in the field. 4.22 Excellent c) Demonstrating the skills to carry out the application or strategy in actual work setting. 4.27 Excellent 4. The courses are logically sequenced and prerequisite courses are identified. 4.42 Excellent 5. The curricular content responds to the needs of the country and recent developments in the profession. 4.27 Excellent www.ijsrp.org International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2015 3 ISSN 2250-3153 6. The curricular content reflects the depth and breadth of the professional and technical preparation required of its graduates. 4.26 Excellent 7. The curium integrates values, reflective of national customs, culture and tradition in cases where applicable. 4.37 Excellent 8. The curriculum provides for opportunities for participation in activities, such as immersion/practical training. 4.42 Excellent 9. The following activities are undertaken to ensure quality in the planning, design, monitory and review of the curriculum. a) periodic review, assessment and updating of the curriculum 4.27 Excellent b) Participation in the development and revision of the curriculum of at least the faculty and/or students and alumni. 4.22 Excellent c) participation in the review and approval of curricular programs of the academic council and/or administrative board, BOR/BOT 4.41 Excellent Mean 4.33 Excellent Assessment of instruction in terms of curriculum and program studies were all excellent. Table 4. Assessment of instruction in terms of instructional process, methodologies and learning opportunities Items Mean Interpretation 1. There is an updated syllabus for each subject duly approved by the Dean or official concerned. 4.39 Excellent 2. The syllabus is comprehensive and appropriate contents for the course are included. 4.40 Excellent 3. The syllabus allows flexibility to accommodate revisions and